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        Megan Mannering
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        Kentucky State Capitol closes to public as $291M construction project begins

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        Part of I-75 southbound blocked near mile marker 111 due to crash involving semi

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        Covering Kentucky

        More homeless families with children on the streets, city officials say

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        Hiker's dog rescued while having medical emergency on Wolfe County trail

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        Fort Boonesborough State Park celebrates historic milestone

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        New Gatton Park set to open in downtown Lexington after 10 years of planning

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        FCPS board considers tax hike despite work group recommendations

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        Law enforcement escort requested for Breathitt County boy

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        Covering Kentucky

        Low-head dam at Great Crossing Park to be removed this week

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        3rd Kentucky Wawa location set to open in Jessamine County on September 12

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        Relief from the heat is on the way

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        Report: New area code coming to Kentucky in 2027

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        'It's a blessing': Shelby Co. man wins $1 million on KY Lottery Scratch-off

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        Gov. Beshear announces production beginning at KY's BlueOval SK battery plant

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        Pikeville Independent Schools bus involved in accident on Cedar Creek

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        Daily Forecast

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        Fayette Co. school board calls special meeting to discuss budget allocation

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        We Follow Through

        Advocates push for 'Troy's Law' to protect roadside workers

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